Waterloo, IA: What you need to know

Located on the Cedar River, Waterloo dramatically re-energized its downtown in recent years by completing a huge riverfront renaissance initiative that includes a plaza, riverwalk trail, amphitheater, splash pad and Dekhockey rink. The development complements an array of shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural entertainment options downtown and was a catalyst in growing those destinations. These smaller businesses join larger employers such as John Deere - the largest and most famous - along with food industry leaders ConAgra and Tyson Foods, cabinetry makers Bertch and Omega and more.

Residents enjoy convenient access to two quality hospitals, plus many amenities to keep them healthy and fit, including 50-plus parks and more than 100 miles of paved trails. The community is home to Hawkeye Community College and is adjacent to Cedar Falls, home of the University of Northern Iowa.

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Things to Do in Waterloo, IA

Attractions include museums, botanic gardens and the Waterloo Black Hawks.

Waterloo, IA City Profile

Quick Facts

Population	68,432
Median Age	36
Median Household Income	$41,933
Median Home Price	$104,200
Walkscore	35

Waterloo, IA Demographics

Median Population in Waterloo, IA

Median Age	36.2%
Age 18 Over	76.3%
Age 21 Over	72.6%
Age 62 Over	18.5%
Age 65 Over	14.9%

Race in Waterloo, IA

	Ethnicity White	76.2%
	Ethnicity Black	16%
	Ethnicity Asian	1.8%
	Ethnicity Hispanic	6.4%
	Ethnicity Indian	0.3%
	Ethnicity Other	2.6%

Population By Gender in Waterloo, IA

	Male	49.2%
	Female	50.8%

Language in Waterloo, IA

	English Only	89.8%
	English Other	10.2%

Economics in Waterloo, IA

	Median Household Income	$41,933
	Median Home Price	$104,200
	Homes Owned	35.9%
	Homes Rent	64.1%
	Median Property Rent	$672

COMMUTE TIME: 15.8 MINUTES

in Waterloo, IA

Commute Types in Waterloo, IA

	Walked	2.1%
	Worked at Home	2.1%
	Public Transportation	0.5%
	Other Means	2%
	Drove Alone	83.8%
	Carpooled	9.6%

35/100

WALK SCORE

for Waterloo, IA

Total Employed Armed Forces: 26

In Waterloo, IA

8.8% CIVILIAN VETERANS

in Waterloo, IA